“Do Something!” Michelle Obama’s Big-Hearted, Urgent, Barn-Burner of a Convention Speech
Former US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in Chicago on Tuesday night.Sipa via AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Former first lady Michelle Obama gave a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night. In it,…
Democrats Aren’t Afraid to Say “Abortion” Anymore
Amanda Zurawski speaks onstage at the 2024 Democratic National ConventionMother Jones illustration; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. In a coveted primetime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, three women shared the stage to speak about their…
The DNC Kicked Off With a Handful of Protests—and a Dozen Arrests
Nate Gowdy for Mother Jones Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. As the 2024 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago, thousands of protestors took to the city’s streets to demand an end to Democratic politicians’ support for Israel’s war in Gaza, where…
Inside the DNC, Day One: Photos From Chicago
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Here’s How the Uncommitted Movement Will Push at the DNC
“Not another bomb” rallies in solidarity with the Uncommitted movement called for an arms embargo in dozens of cities across the US the day before the Democratic National Convention. John Arthur Brown/ZUMA Press Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. The most significant aspect of…
Abortion Is Coming to the DNC and the Right Is Freaking Out
When Planned Parenthood announced it would offer free medication abortions and vasectomies near the DNC this week, the right began freaking out.Aaron Schwartz/NurPhoto/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Abortion is coming to the Democratic National Convention this week…and conservatives are not okay. Access…